Laundry Assistant

Sanders Senior Living group; Leicester; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury care home group in the UK is seeking a skilled Laundry Assistant to manage laundry services professionally. The ideal candidate will maintain high cleanliness standards, handle resident belongings with care, and participate in ongoing training. This position offers a supportive work environment with opportunities for career progression. Benefits include paid holidays, training support, and various employee discounts.

Benefits

28 days Paid Holiday

Pension Scheme

Blue Light Card discounts

Employee Assistance Scheme

Comprehensive induction and training

Free DBS Check and uniform

Funding for NVQ in Health and Social Care

On-site parking

Employee of the Month awards

Qualifications

• Proficient in using washing machines, dryers, and ironing equipment.
• Ability to maintain high standards of cleanliness and safety.
• Willingness to participate in training activities.

Responsibilities

• Ensure laundry of residents and care home is completed timely.
• Maintain cleanliness and organisation of the laundry area.
• Follow health and safety standards to avoid contamination.

Skills

Organisational skills

Flexibility

Team player

Attention to detail

Proactive approach

Job description

As a Laundry Assistant, you will be a member of the support services team. Your main Laundry Assistant responsibilities will be to ensure the laundry of residents and general care home is completed in a professional and timely manner. This includes using washing machines, dryers, and ironing equipment safely and efficiently as well as neatly folding, hanging, or preparing clean laundry for redistribution. Your daily tasks as a Laundry Assistant include keeping the laundry area clean, tidy and organised as well as following health and safety standards to avoid contamination and accidents.

Benefits of working with Sanders Senior Living

• 28 days Paid Holiday
• Pension Scheme
• Blue Light Card and access to various other discounts on travel, restaurants, days out and leisure
• Employee Assistance Scheme that is also available to immediate family members
• Comprehensive induction and ongoing training
• Free DBS Check and uniform
• Funding and support towards obtaining NVQ Level 1 and 2 in Health and Social Care
• Opportunities to progress your career within the company
• Free, on-site parking
• Employee of the Month awards

About you

We are looking for a skilled Laundry Assistant who can confidently maintain high standards of work whilst handling resident belongings with care and respect. You should be able to organise and prioritise your tasks effectively. It's important for our Laundry Assistants to be proactive, flexible, and a great team player. We also value a willingness to learn and grow, as you will need to participate in training activities to enhance your skills and knowledge for a safe and efficient performance in your role.

About Sanders Senior Living

Sanders Senior Living is a luxury care home group with state-of-the-art residences brimming with premium facilities and exceptional services. Optimum health and wellbeing are at the heart of everything we do. And we do it with a difference.

Our commitment to delivering personalised care is at the core of our mission, as we strive to celebrate the lives of each and every one of our residents.

At Sanders Senior Living, we prioritise the professional development of our staff by investing in comprehensive internal, external, and e-training programs at all levels. This dedication to continuous learning and growth ensures that our team is equipped to provide the highest quality of care to our residents.

As we look towards the future, our reputation for delivering innovative care for individuals living with dementia continues to flourish. We are dedicated to pushing the boundaries of care excellence and setting new standards in the industry.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of adults. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.

You can apply for this role by completing our short application form or by visiting the home where one of our team can help you.